Shane Baz is optimistic as he prepares for his next start after a break that included workouts with his dog. He feels refreshed and attributes his success to improved control and increased cutter usage. The cutter helps create weak contact, enhancing his performance on the mound. Following a successful series against the Orioles, Baz expresses confidence in his team's abilities. Catcher Matt Thaiss, formerly with the White Sox, is someone Baz plans to rely on for insights into their opponents, emphasizing the importance of game planning.
Baz's break consisted of two days off and bringing his dog Gator along for some workouts at Steinbrenner Field. "It was a lot of fun," Baz said Sunday. "Definitely feeling refreshed, and the body feels good."
Crucial in Baz's improved feel has been an uptick in his cutter usage. "Having something that I can run in on lefties and kind of run off of a righty bat that looks like a fastball is just really nice to have. It's not too much of a swing-and-miss pitch, but it's more of a weak-contact pitch, which ... can make your life easier, especially if you have good command of it."
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